2015 Regular Session

Entitled:

Protective Order and Peace Order Petitions - Maryland Residents

Sponsored by:

Status:

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 418

Authorizing the filing of a protective order petition if the abuse is alleged to have occurred in the State or if the person eligible for relief is a resident of the State; and authorizing the filing of a peace order petition if a specified act is alleged to have occurred in the State or if the petitioner is a resident of the State; declaring that it is the intent of the General Assembly that an order for protection issued by a court of this State shall be accorded full faith and credit by a court of another state; etc.